Designed to meet individual preferences and clinical needs

All of Marsh Hill Homes physical locations are renovated and designed to meet the individual preferences and clinical needs of the people who live there. Whether it is the unique space offered at our main “Big Marsh” location or our other more traditional community homes, Marsh Hill locations offer high quality, clean and people centred spaces.

Residential Programs

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Big Marsh

Our primary (and original location) known as Big Marsh sits on 3 acres of fully fenced rural property in a quiet Hamlet that is situated halfway between the communities of Uxbridge and Port Perry, roughly a 7-minute drive in either direction, or 20 minutes north of South Durham (Whitby, Oshawa). It is a private, peaceful location perfectly suited for meeting the needs of our individuals.

MHH believes strongly in ongoing connection with family and a person’s circle of care. Our programs have access to multiple vehicles to ensure travel to and from family is possible regardless of the family’s location.

Big Marsh can support up to 7 individuals, each person has their own extremely large private room that is customised to meet their needs and preferences. We also have multiple common areas and washrooms to accommodate individual and congregate programming.

KEY BENEFITS OF BIG MARSH

Large individual living spaces – 380-400 sq/ft – ready to be customised.

Enhanced construction – durable, adapted to needs, fully accessible and a modern style.

Plenty of living, recreational, dining and activity space.

Space for meetings and visits in the School House or our Heritage School Building.

Meals can be taken in a group setting or individually.

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Day Program

The Marsh Hill Day Program opened in April of 2023. We spent several months renovating the original schoolhouse on site of Big Marsh into a beautiful bright open space.

Our Day Program takes advantage of our 3-acre property as well as the indoor program space of the “Old School House” to provide numerous programming options and opportunities. With a dedicated Program supervisor and additional support staff we can provide individualised programming to those that reside wit Marsh Hill Homes as well as those from our surrounding communities.

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE DAY PROGRAM

Individualised programs as well as group/social programs

Multiple activities base around: Art, table top activities, Life and Living skills, person centred academics and community outings

Recreational options; Sport court, field activities, trampoline, and swings as well as our raised vegetable garden.

Fine and Gross motor skill activity, music therapy as well as sensory related options.

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Community Housing Programs

Little Marsh

A 3-bed residential program located in town in the beautiful community of Port Perry Ontario. 7 minutes away from our Big Marsh location. Both Little Marsh and Big Marsh stay connected and use the Big Marsh Site and Day Program to support our individuals.

Specialised Housing Supports - Peterborough

Opening in June of 2023 this location will support 3 individuals with complex special needs in a community program. Providing a comfortable and personalised residential home with the option of a self-contained unit connected to the main house. Please contact us directly for additional information.

Safe Bed – Respite Bed Options

To support a clear need in the community, we are dedicating space for agencies and families to access as either a safe bed for short term emergency situations, or as scheduled short break/respite support. We will have a respite bed available within our community housing program with additional spaces to be developed in the future. Please contact us directly for additional information.

Coming Soon - Supported Individual Living - Port Perry

MHH has developed an internal clinical services group. This group includes our BCBA certified clinician Sarah Drexler who oversee our internal Clinical team of RBT trained staff.  In addition Sarah works in collaboration with our primary care staff, our Client Care Coordinator and Leadership team to develop and implement our behavioural supports as well as provide on going training and consultation to staff and partners.

Clinical Services

In addition to the clinical services provided to individuals residing with MHH we are available to consult with, and support community agencies and families on an individual basis.

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Staff and Parent Training

CLINICAL SERVICES

In the use and implementation of BSP’s and data tracking tools

In Home Respite

CLINICAL SERVICES

Staffing support and coaching/mentoring for families.

Additional Support

CLINICAL SERVICES

Positive Behavioural Support Training and Crisis Intervention Training

Support Planning

CLINICAL SERVICES

Functional Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans

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MHH has an affiliation with a long-standing Social Service Training company (CORE Training and Consulting) that is working with us on a new approach to combining Positive Behavioural Supports and Crisis Intervention practices with an evidence-based approach to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex special needs. In addition to these services, we have access to OT and SLP supports on an as needed basis.